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Working together: growth in a small town

Just a few years ago, downtown Newton, Mississippi was all but empty. The vacant buildings up and down Main Street in the small town were so profuse and created such an eyesore that a group... more »

One building, five shops

Ashley Henley is only 20 years old. She's a student at East Central Community College, a former Junior Miss, and currently holds the title of Miss Hospitality in Newton County. She also owns her own... more »

Tornado’s Gifts: Greensburg Rebuilds, Revitalizes

Many people in Greensburg, Kan., say that when their town was hit by a tornado last year, it was something of a gift. Residents have worked furiously during the past year not only to revitalize... more »

Don’t skimp on Mom!

While national economic pressures are expected to reduce spending for Mother's Day this year, area merchants don't look for Mom to be shorted.The National Retail Foundation expects an average of $138.63 to be spent for... more »

Eat! Drink! Shop!: Denver’s Highland Neighborhood

This close to Mother's Day, we looked around for a shopping area that would help you out with the old "what to get Mom" dilemma. If you can't find the perfect gift in the shops... more »

Mother’s Day expected to trigger spending

The gloomy economy will cast a shadow over gift-giving this Mother's Day, a national retail study predicts.With just over a week to go until the holiday, merchants in the Southeast Valley are urging shoppers not... more »

The stimulus check question: to save or to spend?

Clark Gruninger admits it's pretty unlikely that the federal stimulus rebates arriving in mailboxes and checking accounts this week will draw many new customers to his Pontoon Beach boat shop, Gruninger's Performance Marine.The rebates were... more »

Retailers look to stretch your economic-stimulus dollars

As the Internal Revenue Service began depositing economic-stimulus checks into bank accounts this week, several area retailers were a step ahead with sales and promotional offers already in place to entice residents into their establishments.... more »

Jane Robertson Promoted to EVP of Marketing for Dallas Market Center

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced Jane R. Robertson has been promoted to executive vice president of marketing. Robertson will continue to lead the marketing department including communications,... more »

Hemisphere Design Gallery Brings the Outdoors Inside this June

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced Hemisphere Design Gallery will offer new products to bring the outdoors inside with unique lines during June Total Home & Gift Market... more »